RN Staff Nurse Resume Example Ochsner Health System

RN STAFF NURSE

Professional Summary

Driven, hardworking and veteran Out Patient Oncology/Medicine/ Surgical clinic Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 25-year record of success in nursing and desiring similar position with outpatient facility.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
Data Entry

Medication Administration
Collecting vitals
Oxygen saturation standards

Work History

RN Staff Nurse, 09/2019 to 05/2020
Ochsner Health System – Monroe, LA

Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and [Treatment] in infusion treatment facility.
Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testin
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse, 07/2013 to 08/2019
University Health LSU – Monroe, LA

Used EPIC to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Treated patients by administering medication and performing small surgical procedures.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Maintained patient records and ensured patient privacy and clinical compliance.
Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

RN Staff Nurse, 05/1995 to 06/2013
LSU Health Sciences Center Monroe – Monroe, LA

Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
Worked under registered nurses to care for patients each shift.
Worked under registered nurses to care for as many as 5 patients each shift.
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders.
Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on medicine floor.
Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing, 03/1995
Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, LA

Bachelor of Science: Animal Science, 08/1979
Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, LA

Certifications

ONCC Immunotherapy/Bio-therapy Certification

North Central Louisiana Motorcyclist for Kids

I have been a member of this nonprofit organization for over 5 years. We coordinate two events a year to help area children. The largest of the two is for MDA. This event occurs June and has been annually for 38 years. The last three years have enabled a donation to MDA of over $30,000.00. This money has gone to help provide summer camp for the children in the north central area . It is very rewarding to see how these funds are used. Providing a way for the children to enjoy activities that they may have not had without the sponsors and participants.

The organization also has an even in November that raises funds to help needing families during the holiday time of the year. Providing clothes, food and Christmas gifts for the children. I feel giving back to the community is very important.

Additional Information

Patient care is my priority. I have worked with oncology patient for a combined 8 years. It is challenging yet rewarding. Working with patients that closely gives on the opportunity to get to know the patient and their family. You become a part of their life not just as a caregiver but a friend. It gives one the feeling that they have become a part of the patients life not just someone that gives them medication. You laugh with them and joke with them. Unfortunately cry with them and their family. To me that makes a better nurse. I am a dedicated hard working individual, prompt and rarely have to take off.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Ochsner Health System
University Health LSU
LSU Health Sciences Center Monroe

School Attended

Louisiana Tech University

Job Titles Held:

RN Staff Nurse
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing , 03/1995
Bachelor of Science : Animal Science , 08/1979

RN Staff Nurse Resume Example

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